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CHEMISTRY FORM ONE MARKING SCHEME

1. Putting off flames after use is one of the safety rules in the laboratory. State five
other rules. (5mks)
- Always keep flammable substances away from flame.
- Never smell gases directly, instead waft the gas towards your nose
with your hand.
- Label all the chemicals you are using to avoid confusion.
- Never taste or eat anything in the laboratory to avoid poisoning.
- Chemicals already used must always be disposed off safely to avoid
contamination.

2. (a) Name three frequently abused drugs. (3mks)

- Tobacco
- Alcohol
- Bhang
- Khat (miraa)
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(b) State two long-term effects of drug abuse. (2mks)
- lung cancer
- Heart failure
- Liver problems
- Mental disorders

3. (a) What is sublimation? (1mk)

It is a direct change from solid to gaseous without undergoing liquid
state.

(b) State four substances that sublime. (2mks)

- Aluminium chloride
- Benzoic acid
- Carbon (IV) oxide (dry ice)
- Iodine
- Anhydrous iron (III) chloride.

4. The diagram below shows various states of matter. Study it and answer the
questions that follow.
E

A C
SOLID LIQUID GAS
B D

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a) State the processes labeled A to E. (3mks

A: melting
B: Freezing
C: Vaporization/ evaporation
D: Condensation
E: Sublimation.
F: Deposition.

5. Name two method of separating miscible liquids. (2mks)

- Simple distillation
- Fractional distillation.

6. Study the flame shown below.

diagram

a) Name the type of flame shown above. (1mk)

Non-luminous flame

b) Label the regions A, B and C. (3mks)

A – pale blue region
B – Greenish blue region
C – Almost colourless region.

c) Which region is the hottest? (1mk)

A

d) State two reasons why the above flame is preferred for heating. (2mks)
- It’s very hot
- Does not produce soot.

e) State the condition under which the above flame is produced. (1mk)
When the air hole is open.

7. State 4 career areas studied in chemistry. (2mks)

- Chemistry teacher
- Laboratory technician
- Pharmacist
- Medical doctor
- Public health officer.

8. State reasons why most laboratory apparatus are made of glass. (2mks)
- Glass does not react with most laboratory reagents.
- Easy to clean.
- Easy visibility.
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